Call 2 Worship - August 7
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
07 August 2014
Stage 52 Theatre presents ‘Root of the Soul’ featuring Toni Malone on August 8-10 at 7 p.m., at 5299 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles. The one-woman show about faith explores the life of ... read more >>

LA Teen Starts Non-Profit to Educate Uganda Youth
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
31 July 2014
In 2012, 16-year-old David Curtiss traveled to Uganda on a short-term mission trip. Little did he know, that visit would ignite a passion of service to others.
“This was my first international trip. ... read more >>

CME Annual Conference Opens at Phillips Temple
Written by Richard E. Lee (Contributing Religion Writer)
31 July 2014
The Southern California Region Annual Conference of the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church will be held Wednesday, August 6, through Saturday, August 9, at Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church, 971 ... read more >>

Annual Bible Quiz Welcomes A New Champion
Written by Brian W. Carter (Sentinel Staff Writer)
31 July 2014
On July 26, Los Angeles Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) churches of Los Angeles County returned for the annual Bible Quiz-o-Rama (QOZ) challenge 2014 held at Los Angeles Adventist Academy (LAAA).
University ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 31
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
30 July 2014
Worldwide Interdenominational Ministries hosts the Freedom Move of God on August 1-2 at 7 p.m. and August 3 at 6 p.m., at Love, Peace and Happiness Church, 4951 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. ... read more >>

HBF Hosts ‘High Tea’ to Aid African Orphans
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
24 July 2014
Outfitted in hats, gloves and colorful attire, more than 50 women came together at the Ladies High Tea sponsored by the Hosanna Broadcasting Foundation (HBF) on July 12.
The purpose behind the fundraiser, ... read more >>

Youth Speak Out About Church Attendance
Written by KImberlee Buck (Sentinel Intern)
24 July 2014
What does it mean to be a Christian? There are Christians that do not go to church, but still believe in God, Christians that go to church, but disagree with what the Bible says. The list of reasons ... read more >>

Price Chapel Plans Vacation Bible School
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
24 July 2014
Vacation Bible School (VBS) opens on Monday, August 4, at 6:45 p.m., at Price Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles.
Classes for children and adults will focus on the theme, ... read more >>

Tandy Performs at New Providence Baptist
Written by Larry Buford (Contributing Writer)
24 July 2014
New Providence Baptist Church will feature L.A. resident, Rondalis Tandy at their musical on August 23 at 4 p.m., at 10200 South Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles. Above, Tandy enjoys summer fun with ... read more >>

God Has a Purpose for Every One of Your Problems
Written by Senior Bishop Johnny J. Young (Contributing Writer)
24 July 2014
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 24
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
24 July 2014
Christ Is The Answer Church holds the ‘Faith to Win Women’s Conference’ on July 24-27, at 7510 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sophia Perryman, host. The guests are Overseer ... read more >>

Religion on the Go: Believers Embrace Social Media
Written by Nicole Williams (Sentinel Staff Writer)
17 July 2014
Social Media: It gives millions of people a platform to voice their opinions, interests and their expertise. (Photo By: Nicole Williams)
It has become the platform for news from around the world, ... read more >>

NANM Honors LA’s Music Legends
Written by Sentinel News Service
17 July 2014
Renowned vocalist Kenneth Glover will be one of the five music legends saluted during the 95th annual convention of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., (NANM), opening on Sunday, July ... read more >>

Cross Plans Book Release & Signing
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
17 July 2014
Seeking to help people move forward when unions fail, the Rev. David W. Cross penned his first book, ‘How to Come Back From Relationship Setbacks.’
The official unveiling takes place before his ... read more >>

Brookins WMS Features Dr. Lindsey
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
17 July 2014
The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) observes its Annual Day celebration on Sunday, July 20, at 9 a.m., at Brookins Community A.M.E. Church, 4831 South Gramercy Place in Los Angeles.
“Our ... read more >>

Save Our Sons Focuses on Section 8
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
17 July 2014
Peter Lynn, director of Section 8 for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), will outline low-income housing options at the upcoming Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meeting.
The ... read more >>

Call 2 Worship - July 17
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
17 July 2014
Bethel A.M.E. Church hosts Vacation Bible School for youth and adults and dinner on July 17-18 at 5:30 p.m., at 7900 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway. The theme is ... read more >>

USC Murray Center Launches Faith Leaders Institute
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
10 July 2014
The USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement (CMCCE) aims to empower non-profits to become ‘community change agents.’
Armed with a grant from the California Endowment, the CMCCE created ... read more >>

NANM Convention Spotlights Youth & Music
Written by Mashaun D. Simon (Contributing Writer)
10 July 2014
For the first time in 11 years, the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., (NANM) will hold their 95th annual convention in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 20, through Thursday, July 24.
The Doubletree ... read more >>

COGIC Women Hold 48th State Convention
Written by Bonnie M. Williams (Contributing Writer)
10 July 2014
The 48th State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ begins on Thursday, July 24, through Sunday, July 27, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort ... read more >>

Holman UMC Women ‘Count It All Joy’
Written by Gayle Pollard-Terry (Contributing Writer)
10 July 2014
As the Rev. Judi Wortham-Sauls, first lady of Holman United Methodist Church, addressed Women’s Empowerment Weekend held on June 27-29, she recalled the words she saw recently on a plaque: “Life ... read more >>

Bryant Temple Opens American Legion Post
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)
03 July 2014
Two years ago, a few military veterans who attend Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church approached Pastor Clyde W. Oden, Jr., requesting to open an American Legion Post on the campus.
The unique request would ... read more >>

LPH Opens New Church in Compton
Written by Sentinel News Service
03 July 2014
Love, Peace and Happiness Family Christian Fellowship Church will open its third edifice in the greater Los Angeles area.
According to Bishop Leon and Dr. Jacqueline Martin, spiritual leaders, the new ... read more >>